Uniquely situated on Ipanema Beach, the most prestigious beach in Rio de Janeiro. Hotel Fasano brings its incomparable hospitality to Rio de Janeiro. Imagined by Philippe Starck -- the elegant and understated decor includes original artwork from the 1950's and 60's, complimented with every modern convenience and amenity. The Hotel offers a unique location on the most prestigious Rio de Janeiro Beach : Ipamena Beach, with a spectacular view. Both a residential and business district with upscale dining and shopping all within walking distance of the hotel.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says...
"City Hotel. Restaurateur Rogério Fasano established himself as a tastemaker par excellence with his flagship Fasano hotel in São Paulo. And now, the opening of the second Fasano, in Rio’s perennially chic Ipanema, sees his talent for infusing environments with social cachet reach critical mass. To design the 91 rooms, Fasano made an unexpected choice: Philippe Starck, whose penchant for provocation (not to mention plastic) doesn’t intuitively jibe with laid-back Carioca chic. But it works. Fasano’s own preference for warm, natural palettes seems to have toned Starck down. Rooms and suites are spare and breezy, with white walls, leather-upholstered Mies daybeds, Amazonian wood side tables, and at least two burnished Sergio Rodrigues chairs."
-It List 2008
Conierge.com says...
"The crowd: You have to be a guest to get access, so you'll find Brazilian models back home for a visit (or photo shoot), film crews, model scouts, and international fashion designers all mixing it up on the top deck.
How's the water? Sizzling. Located on the rooftop, with views of the sexiest swath of Ipanema Beach, this infinity pool is the hottest ticket in the Marvelous City. Bossa nova plays in the background, the waters are lit up at night, and beautiful people abound. The real fireworks occur at sunset, when the orb drops over Two Brothers Mountain (pictured) and everyone applauds.
The poolside tipple: Sip a sweet caipirinha so you'll be brave enough to don a Brazilian-style swimsuit. Think very, very small. (But remember, going topless is illegal.)
The hotel: This Philippe Starck–designed property is a welcome addition to Rio's fusty hotel scene. Its whimsical design includes 1950s furniture, yellow onyx lamps, and a huge pekia tree that doubles as a check-in desk. Since it's on the beach, touches such as providing guests with Havaianas flip-flops are spot-on. (Be sure to request an ocean-view room, though, or you might find yourself staring at a brick wall.) If the lobby-as-nightclub scene is your thing, try the chic Baretto/Londra lounge—Gisele has already christened it with her dancing booty."
-Worlds Sexiest Pools 2008, www.concierge.com
Outward-looking, cosmopolitan, with plenty of character, Hospes Palau de la Mar is a palatial building that conveys the values of the city, its people ans its history at the time that design, art and elegance follow the new rising Valencia. Offers 66 rooms, 5 superior rooms and 1 Presidential Suite, 2 restaurants, 3 wellness centres, private meeting-rooms and other services like internet Centre or parking.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says...
"Swaggering onto the scene, the Hospes Palau de la Mar announced Valencia’s coming of age. An avant-garde group of designers and architects remodeled two 18th-century palaces near the Turia River, balancing original details (ornate carved doors, a marble staircase) with contemporary touches, such as a striking glass-and-steel patio. The 66 bedrooms have dark parquet floors, crisp white bed linens, and free mini-bars."
-From www.travelandleisure.com
In Harmony. Room to Breathe. Over 13,000 square feet of meeting space is available to guests, as well as a modern fitness center and club lounge. Beauty Abounds. An unparalleled art collection winds its way through all 331 luxurious guestrooms, including two Presidential Suites, one Hospitality Suite and ten Junior Suites. All feature 42" HD Televisions, scenic views, twice daily maid service, and turn down. Please be advised that the Departure restaurant will open Spring 2009. Please contact the hotel for further information.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says... "To see the future of green design, take a close look at the Nines (as in “dressed to the…”), set on the top floors of the former Meier & Frank department store overlooking Portland’s Pioneer Square. Fashion-inspired interiors—Ralph Pucci–designed mannequins in the lobby and Tiffany-blue guest rooms—belie the serious environmental effort behind the scenes. For example, 90 percent of the waste produced during renovation was recycled, and all of the hotel’s electricity comes from renewable sources. Expected in 2009: LEED Silver certification, which will make this one of the greenest urban luxury hotels in the United States." -From www.travelandleisure.com
The chic Hotel Montalembert is a historic landmark on Paris' left Bank. This 56 room hotel is a successful blend of classic and contemporary. Simple lines, hand-crafted pieces, and top-quality fabrics and amenities make this a special place to stay in Paris. The hotel's lounge with a fireplace corner and a splendid library provide a serene ambiance. The restaurant, decorated with light wood paneling and black and white photographs, is inviting and intimate, serving fine, inventive cuisine. Very left Bank, The Montalembert is conveniently located on a quiet street, within easy walking distance to left Bank cafes, restaurants, boutiques and Musee d'Orsay, and 15 minutes to the Louvre.
The Gramercy Park Hotels Haute Bohemian heritage has been honored and renewed in the transformation by Ian Schrager. It represents a sensuous vision of artful diversity. Bohemian reinvented for the 21st century with an original combination of styles with great pieces of furniture and art and the extraordinary use of color. The hotel has been created by Ian Schrager and long time partners and friends including painter Julian Schnabel. Situated on New Yorks only private park the location is a quiet enclave amidst the frantic pace that is Manhattan. The hotel features a rotating collection of original artwork created by modern masters including Julian Schnabel-Cy Twombly and Andy Warhol. Of the 184 guest rooms-44 are Suites-and all evoke a warm residential feel. The guest rooms feature flat screen LCD TVs with DVD players-iPod docking stations-and wireless high speed internet access. Unique pieces of furniture are juxtaposed with original creations by Julian Schnabel and Maarten Baas. Additional room features include leather topped hand stitched desks- Mahogany English drinking cabinets-custom imported 400 thread count Italian linens-best of collection of bathroom amenities and minibar refreshments- newspaper delivery-fresh flowers and turn down service. The Private Roof Club and landscaped garden- with its incredible indoor and outdoor spaces-functions as your own private living room and drawing room-and New Yorks premier event space. Rose Bar and Jade Bar are two of the most original and exciting public spaces in New York-offering exotic and delicious cocktails. Maialino-from award winning Danny Meyers Union Square Hospitality Group-serves lovingly prepared Roman-style cooking and is open throughout the day-offering breakfast-lunch and dinner. The hotel also features Aerospace-a 24 hour fitness center. All guests of the hotel receive keyed access to Gramercy Park.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says... "When design partners Ian Schrager and Julian Schnabel unveiled their reimagined, ultraswanky Gramercy in winter 2006, it brought modern glamour back to this once-famous, 1925-era hotel that had been on its last legs. The 185 rooms—done up in Raphaelite tones of jade, claret, and sapphire blue—have chairs and ottomans upholstered in thick velvet, studded leather hope chests, and heavy drapes. Many have decent views across the park, and all are enlivened by funky metal light fixtures and bold wall art (much of it black-and-white photography from the Magnum agency archives). Art looms large in the common areas too; the checkerboard-tiled lobby, where rough-hewn wooden columns support a 20-foot ceiling, and the adjacent Rose and Jade bars double as galleries for paintings by Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Cy Twombly. And all guests are allowed entry to the exclusive, quiet, privately keyed Gramercy Park, just outside. Tip: Don't assume that just because you're a hotel guest, you'll automatically get in the door at the two superchic in-house bars. To get past the doormen, you'll need to call and make a reservation as soon as you check into your room. Room to Book: One-bedroom suites are worth spending a little more for; although Superior rooms are just as plushly outfitted, they're less than half the size (250 square feet)."
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